Key won't turn

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Key won't turn

May 30, 2010, 07:31:25 PM

so my key won't turn in the ignition to start my car. I got a new cylinder and key, but i can't get the old one out unless i can turn the key to the ON (RUN) position.. any ideas on how to get that fixed? It's currently parked in the handicapped parking spot at my church and i can't move it...

Key won't turn

Reply #1 – May 30, 2010, 08:40:45 PM

Have you tried turning the steering wheel side to side while pulling the key out? Just an idea...is the wheel locked or anything? I have no idea how the lock button works under the column but you may have to take the screws out and take a look at what's stopping it up.

Key won't turn

Reply #2 – May 31, 2010, 10:01:20 AM

Is your key really worn? You could go have a copy made. The edges of a new key will be more defined and may engage the tumblers better.

Key won't turn

Reply #3 – May 31, 2010, 10:03:27 AM

i've turned the wheel all around and done everything i could think of to get the key to turn, it simply won't. i have the collar off of the steering wheel and there's a small release button that you have to use a tiny screw driver to push to pull out the cylinder, but it won't release the cylinder unless it's in the RUN position, which I can't get it turned to.

Key won't turn

Reply #4 – May 31, 2010, 10:04:24 AM

it is an original key, but the backup, which is far less warn won't turn it either.

Key won't turn

Reply #5 – May 31, 2010, 11:36:54 AM

I had this happen with another car recently. New key too boot. I turned the key to the on position, depressed the brake, shifted out of park to reverse and then back into park FIRMLY. Problem solved.

I still can't figure out why it happened as it appeared to be fully in park the firs time...

Key won't turn

Reply #6 – May 31, 2010, 11:53:24 AM

the main problem, though, was that I could not turn the key to the ON position... but I got it figured out this morning. apparently the alarm/safety wire bracket had broken off and the leads weren't touching, keeping me from being able to turn the cylinder. unhooked the wire, it was able to turn. but now i have 3 keys for my car instead of just two...